A BICESTER architect is taking on a gruelling cycling challenge this month to support his wife’s work providing emergency shelter.

David Babister, 37, plans to pedal about 100 miles a day to complete the Land’s End to John O’Groats 1,035 mile challenge.

He hopes to raise in the region of £1,000 for aid and development agency Care International, which works in 87 countries helping 82 million people a year.

Mr Babister’s wife Lizzie works as Care’s shelter and reconstruction specialist helping people caught up in conflict and natural disaster.

He said: “I chose to raise funds for Care because I’m so often impressed by Lizzie’s work and I want to do something to support it.

To sponsor Mr Babister view http://uk.virginmoney giving.com/team/espresso